Project Restart is a program that aims to reduce recidivism through providing life skills training, entrepreneurship training, mentorship and business capital to formerly incarcerated individuals. Through Project Restart, individuals with criminal convictions receive cost-free 12-week virtual personal development, financial education, entrepreneurship training and exploration of education and empl
oyment options. Upon participants completing the first phase of fundamental programming, each participant then commits to one of three pathways: Education, Employment or Entrepreneurship. After the second phase of programming is completed, participants will be matched with a mentor who will provide guidance and support. During the final phase of the program, participants have the opportunity to pitch for capital that will be used to finance their goals.
This program is based on best practices and includes exploration of cognitive behavioral therapy, financial education, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, general life skills and connectivity to valuable supportive community services most needed by participants.
